Brad and Danielle,
First, I am so sorry for the pain, agony, and suffering you have been through! I am hoping your determination to bring attention to the horrific practice of your surgeon and the hospital will give you some peace and help others who unfortunately may have similar struggles.
As a nurse with 30+ years of experience, I still have the naive belief that the sole reason people choose careers in the medical field is because they want to help people, to make a difference for the better in their patient’s lives. Your experiences prove that belief wrong and show how big egos and flawed healthcare systems/institutions do the exact opposite to patients. The lack of compassion, integrity, and accountability from your surgeon and the hospital is egregious. Standing up to share your story is brave and admirable. Hoping this helps you gain support.